HyperFast to deploy ADS-TEC ChargePosts in Belgium

ADS-TEC Energy has announced a new order from Belgium-based charge point operator, HyperFast, who will deploy more than a dozen of ADS-TEC's ChargePosts across their network. The units can provide fast charging up to 300kW without the need for grid upgrades.

HyperFast will install more than a dozen ChargePosts at its sites in Belgium, as well as manage the locations. Meanwhile, the ChargePosts will be commissioned and installed by the MobilityPlus network, meaning customers can book charging sessions at both ChargePosts and approx. 6000 other charging points across Europe.

HyperFast is owned by Energy Solutions Group, and currently operates 25 fast charging points in total. Therefore, the partnership with MobilityPlus and ADS-TEC marks significant growth in their network, with this set to grow four-fold in size by the end of the year.

“E-mobility is growing rapidly, and with it the demand for a high-performance charging infrastructure,” said Thomas Speidel, CEO of ADS-TEC Energy. “However, conventional solutions are reaching their limits in many places – whether due to insufficient grid capacity or long implementation timelines. Our battery-based charging solutions enable ultra-fast charging regardless of local grid conditions and create new flexibility for operators.”

ChargePosts are supplemented by batteries in what ADS-TEC calls a ‘battery-buffered solution’. The buffer battery slowly charges alternating current from the grid up to 201kWH, and then quickly releases the extra energy when a car is plugged in. This is how the chargers can push up to 300kW of charging without the need for changes to local grid infrastructure – something that is often required for fast charging in the Benelux region, which suffers from inconsistent grid capacity. It’s worth mentioning that the 300kW is split between two CCS connectors at one charging column – so users may only get 150kW of power if someone else is parked next to them.

The battery storage system also makes installation easier. ADS-TEC says the ChargePost can be installed by forklift and plugged directly into the energy grid, and can even sell excess battery-stored energy available back to the grid. The company also points to the optional 75-inch advertising screens, highlighting the commercial potential of the columns.

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